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Published: 16 Jun 2025 19 views
Applications are now open for the RWTH Scholarships 2025 for Doctoral Students. Successful applicants are granted a scholarship. As a rule, the scholarship period (starting May 1 or November 1) shall begin within one year after graduation.
The scholarship is to give academically gifted graduates, who have demonstrated their scholarly abilities during their studies, the opportunity to fully concentrate on their research as part of their doctoral studies.
RWTH Aachen University or Rheinisch-Westfälische Technische Hochschule Aachen is a public research university located in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. With more than 47,000 students enrolled in 144 study programs, it is the largest technical university in Germany
| Application Deadline | 15 Sep 2025 |
| Value | €1,500 |
| Country to study | Germany |
| School to study | RWTH Aachen University |
| Type | PhD |
| Sponsor | RWTH Aachen University |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Scholarship recipients receive 1,500 euros per month (basic stipend). Income from other activities (up to ten hours per week) does not affect the scholarship amount.
If the scholarship recipient has a child (or children) to care for, they will receive an additional monthly allowance of 400 euros.
Eligible to apply for funding are students with an above average degree which qualifies for doctoral studies. The applicant's research endeavor is expected to make an important and original contribution in the respective field of study. The doctorate must be pursued at RWTH Aachen University.
The application process is conducted by the Division for Academic Affairs, Examination and University Law. A selection committee decides on the scholarship recipients. It consists of two representatives from the group of university professors, one postdoctoral member of staff, and one individual from the student body with a first university degree.
Please submit your application electronically in one well-organized PDF file. Please note that you also need to submit certified copies of all certificates and documents by mail or present the originals for review before the application deadline (March 15/September 15).
For more details, visit RWTH Aachen University Scholarship webpage
